1.
E n v i r o n m e n t a l
M a n a g e m e n t
S y s t e m

2.
Big Picture in Focus: ULOa. Discuss the fundamental concepts and
process of environmental management system.
Metalanguage
1. Total Quality Management - refers to a participative, systematic approach to
planning and implementing a constant organizational improvement process.
2. PDCA Cycle - an iterative process for continually improving products, people, and
services.

3.
What is
an EMS?
Environmental Management System
- is a continual cycle of planning, implementing,
reviewing and improving the actions that an
organization takes to meet its environmental
obligations.
- a framework that helps an organization achieve its
environmental goals through consistent review,
evaluation, and improvement of its environmental
performance.

4.
Costs and Benefits of Developing and Implementing an EMS

5.
- it must be dynamic
An effective EMS is built on TQM concepts.
- understandable for the people who must
implement it
Most EMS models are built on the “Plan, Do,
Check, Act” model introduced by Shewart and
Deming. This model endorses the concept of
continual improvement.

6.
 making the environment an organizational
priority
 building environmental management in
everywhere
 looking at problems as opportunities

7.
Some Common Aspects of Quality and Environmental
Management Systems

8.
STEP-BY-STEPACTION PLAN
Conduct Preliminary Review
Involve Employees
Build Project Team
Prepare Budget and Schedule
Choose a Champion
Obtain Management Commitment

9.
STEP-BY-STEPACTION PLAN
Assess EMS Performance
Train Employees
Plan for Change
Prepare Procedure & Documents
Modify Plan

10.
T h a n k Yo u
f o r
l i s t e n i n g
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